Monthly Archives: June 2008

Is Contact Energy Ripping You Off?

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Ron

It has been reported that Contact Energy made over $230 million in their last financial year. If you want to know how they made so much money then this is part of the answer. My wife and I are customers … Continue reading →

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Community Volunteers Paying for Mayors trip to Japan

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Ron

In the Timaru Herald the Mayor of Timaru Janie Annear in her memo to her ratepayers was thanking all the Community Volunteers for the wonderfull work they do for the community without any pay. In the next paragraph the Mayor … Continue reading →

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The reason I got kicked out of my Gym

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Ron

I’m not sure if you know that I am a world record holder. Did you also know that the other day that for no reason I got kicked out of the Performance Training Company gym in Timaru where I have … Continue reading →

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New friendly approach to Debt Collection

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Ron

In light of what is happening with declining house prices, finance companies collapsing, mortgage sales and bankruptcies I would like to shed some light on the subject of finance. Having spent some 27 years in the finance industry I have … Continue reading →

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Family University Proposed for Maori Park

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Ron

In Timaru New Zealand there is a block of land called Maori Park. Some years ago it was sold by a Maori tribe to the local government to be used as a recreational park. The local government in their wisdom … Continue reading →

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Schools to Benefit from New Telephone Directories

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Ron

SH1. State Highway One Directories State Highway One from Christchurch to Dunedin is about have a available online and in hard copy 5 new independent telephone directories covering Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru and Dunedin. Up until now Telecom has had … Continue reading →

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Mr.Think Talk Launches School Programme to Prevent Domestic Violence

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Ron

Hi Folks I’m excited about the launch of Mr. Think Talk into the schools of New Zealand. I’m excited about how the level of violence and bullying in the schools, in the homes and on the streets will reduce once … Continue reading →

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